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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

6

May Reunite Two Wings Of M E Church In Louisville

Fragmentary report describes a meeting to heal a split in a Methodist Episcopal Church between northern and southern factions. The event aims to reunite congregations amid historic disputes tied to slavery and church governance, with leaders from various regions attending. proceedings are described as closed to the public.

M. E. Church Lovisville Tistop W.epen Winbington Bates Methodist Episcopal Church of the North Edgar Mouzolte Dallas Tex Andrevek Georgia JRA Churehs Wes Mme Andy

Mr Cooper Dies at Home in Pruntytown

Richard Cooper, a prominent Taylor County figure, died at his home near Pruntytown last evening at 5:40 at age 68 from complications of diseases. Survived by four children including George, Dorsey, Mrs Everett Wolfe, and Mrs La’a Hasterd. A longtime farmer and coal operator, he was known for honesty and kindness. Funeral Services Friday at 1:20 PM at Baptist Church Pruntytown, Rev. Hainric officiating, interment in Smith Cemetery.

Richard Cooper Pruntytown George Cooper Dorsey Cooper Everett Wolfe Webster Mra La‘a| Hasterd Bar Bec Taylor County Baptist Church Prontytown Hainric Smith Cemetery

Horrors of Mexico Told to Senate Committees

San Antonio Jan 15 Witnesses from border towns and former Mexico residents described brutal conditions and property losses in Mexico before Senate subcommittees Investigating the Mexican situation. James Britt and George Binnock testified about dangers to American life and property, stressing fears of increased insecurity and claiming American interests are at risk.

San Antonio Texas Washington Ufe Mexico Brill Commts America Ife Rhooney Earl Holes Britt Sores

Local yard accident injures George Mouser badly

George Mouser, a Baltimore area car repairer, was severely injured in a yard incident this afternoon. A fellow worker lifted a heavy rod and struck Mouser, who fell unconscious and was rushed to hospital where doctors continue examination as the extent of his injuries remains uncertain. Brendel of Charles Brinkmad’s dry goods store has been confined at home with a severe attack.

George Mouser Baltimore Syd Tian Ambu Jimeo E Catch” Brendel Atory Charles Brinkmad Lovéland Ines

Grosscup Forces Ramp Up West Virginia Campaign

Luther J. Wolfe of Ripley announces Col. Bred Paul Grosscup as Republican nominee contender for governor. The Charleston headquarters opens as Wolfe and allies, including Gen. Howard O'Toole and Ed Cooper, build a central organization across Kanawha and surrounding counties. Campaign staff, officers, and regional managers prepare aggressive efforts with Parkersburg as a key base.

Charleston San Jon Luther J. Wolfe Ripley House of Delegate West Virginia Paul Grosscup Toni Colloner Grosscup Mr. Welte Sheaker Welte Fred Paul Grosscup Grosscup Culuel Grosscup Speake Wolfe Grossyenithis Howard O'Toole McDowell County Hatfield Edward Cooper Mercer County Grosecup Parkersburg T. A. Brown Elkins Judge Brown Kanawh Trong Fart Pepper Morigantown Mack Lilly Bluefield Lilly Grosaclip Coronel Coronel Gresscnp A. Bolden

Sugar Board Blamed for 1919 Shortage In 1920 Report

L. V. B. Cameron, president of the National Association of Brokers in Refined Sugar, attributes the 1919 sugar shortage to the United States Sugar Equalization Board. He says export encouragement before Britain claimed its Cuban crop allotment led to excessive shipments and unmet domestic needs. Cameron notes an unpublished British Royal Commission agreement affected allocations and refined stocks.

New York United States Sugar Equalization Board L. V. B. Cameron National Association of Brokers Ktefited Sugara Cameron Great Britain Aameron Royal Commission Equalization Board

Sugar shortages cited as misrepresented by brokers

Early in the year sugar supplies were ample for the United States but shipments were postponed due to fortage issues. The Recurate ment spurred orders with American brokers in May to July, but Mr Cameron warned that large offerings at profiteering prices implied sugar did not exist and were for other goods.

United States Royal Commission Cameron Amereain Louisiana

Glass Factory Fire Damages Small, No Loss of Life

A small blaze at the Royal Glass Company factory sparked by a gas producer part falling loose from a pipe caused three alarms around ten last night. Firefighters and a fast responding hose line extinguished the flames before the roof or plant sustained major damage. only the gas producer was written off as destroyed, with the plant expected to continue operating after repairs.

Seth Ward East End Warilten Monroe Street Joea Gas Company Royal Glass Company

Conservation Efforts Highlighted by Pierced Womb Devotion Note

A fragmented 19th century text references Mrs. Pierce and a "devout womb" phrase tied to church work and conservation. A Director described as a faithful aide to Yorhig Wiedd Manning leads panels on using natural resources. The note mentions a countercurrent of neighborly cooperation and aims to improve fidelity in stewardship.

Pierce Yorhig Wiedd Manning Bureau of Panes Maother Fiderate Neleibor

Mexican Revolution Victims Testify To Senate Committee

Miss Anita Whatley and Paul Metzintin testified to a Senate subcommittee on the Mexican situation recounting bandit violence during Carranza's era. They described near-fatal threats, torture, and family casualties from raiders and army units, noting broken health and ongoing trauma despite claims of reparations.

San Antonio Tae Anita Whatley Mice H. McCain Paul Meitzgatin Mexico Senate Chatrean State Department Carrania Francisco Msrel Thwan Owentys Guporyikor State Department of Education of Texas Parral Chiluahiva Hor Hoi Poypeg Pouse Ther Anita Pail Metzintin Guayamans Sonora Carranza Siger

Britain fears another war looms in Europe

London reports a sharp public fear of upsurge after war-era whispers. Key officials C. Churchill and others were summoned to Paris with Lloyd George to discuss military and naval risks amid Bolshevik advances. Analysts foresee possible bolstering of eastern moves toward Poland and the Baltic states, threatening India.

London Germany Winston Spencer Churchill Walter Hume Long Grand Fleet Henry H. Wilson Imperial’ Staff Par Lloyd George

Lady Virginia Pierce Dies at Home After Heart Trouble

Mrs Virginia Pierce widow of Tateames Pierce former railroad mail clerk killed in a train wreck years ago died suddenly at her High Street home yesterday afternoon from heart trouble. She aged about 57 and is survived by two daughters Lies Melon Pierce and Mrs John McWarland, and two sons John Pierce and Pine Goff. A niece Mrs J Guy Allender also survives. Funeral arrangements were to be announced as the body was moved to Grand Street residence for conveyance to Lowlesburg for burial.

Virginia Pierce Tateames Pierce G. L. Jolliffe John "McWarland Grand Street John Peres Axl Pini Goff J. Guy Allender Th'si Tity Daceas Ied

Government Control of Gas Supply Takes Hold

Secretary Lane opened a conference on gas resource conservation and warned that two thirds of natural gas withdrawn from wells is wasted in transmission or by consumers. He argued government control would be rigid and inflexible, hindering adaptive management and urging action before broader public demand for control arises.

Asslington Sun Lane

Francis Haller Indicted for Murder in County Wide Grand Jury

The grand jury at the circuit court returned four felony and two misdemeanor indictments. Francis Haller faces murder charges linked to a fatal crash while allegedly driving intoxicated. Sam Czerenzio also charged with murder for a separate killing. Other defendants face burglary and cutting with intent to kill charges. The cases stem from incidents in Simpson and nearby areas with coroner findings noting fatal injuries.

Circuit Court England France Haller Sam Czerenzie J. Lee Wordyard Vernon Ovens Ling James Cole Wateh Decorved Simpson Sam Crerenzio John R. Thayer D. Paolo Lee Woolyard Charlie Tucker Batson Pruntytown Steve England Miss Grace Wittescarver

Mine Officials Hold District Meeting Saturday

A gathering of mine superintendents foremen and fire bosses from the second mining district met at the courthouse Saturday afternoon under instruction from District Mine Inspector W H Sandridge. The purpose was to exchange views and plan improvements for mining conditions. The session featured remarks by Alterers We Sanples and Harry Kunet and attracted notable visitors including attorney McCué of New Martinsville.

Nis Sandridge Ingyee Heatherly Selols Sanples Harry Kunet

Detzer Faces Court Martial Over Rose Vase Incident

New York report details testimony at court martial of Captain Karl W. Detzer of the Three Kuhuredt and eighth with Mary pelive Company. Private Clem Davis of Chicago testified about an Easter Sunday party at a Le Mate inn where soldiers took roses for barmaids. Davis claimed Captain Detzer reappeared with the group, brandished a loaded rifle, and ordered arrests for disorderly conduct after roughing some prisoners and the barmaid protested the rose theft.

New York le Mate Governor's Jaland Karl W. Detzer Mary Pelive Company Clem Davis Chicago Davis Deller

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